Campus Technology

The University of Tampa is committed to providing technology and service that enhances the learning experience.

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Instructional Technology
The University of Tampa has several computer labs across campus designated as both curriculum-specific and open-use labs. Most labs are equipped with high-speed laser printers for use by faculty and students. Additionally, there are presentation classrooms, meeting rooms, computer classrooms and general-purpose classrooms, all of which have high-speed network access.

The University of Tampa makes extensive use of the Blackboard Academic Suite. Blackboard is an online tool that enhances the student’s learning experience. Professors are able to post syllabi, notes from classroom presentations, messages to students, and other useful information. In-turn, students can reply to faculty messages, post questions of their own, submit papers, and use many other helpful features and tools.

UT Campus Network
Campus buildings are connected to a high-speed fiber-optic network capable of speeds of up to 1 gigabyte. All buildings on campus, including residence halls as well as academic and administrative areas, are networked providing over 6,500 network connections around campus.

Wireless networking is also available throughout much of the campus.

Computer and Network Security
Safeguarding personal information and sensitive school data is one of the many important services the Office of Information Technology provides to the UT community. A number of tools and services are used to aid in ensuring that the information, computers, and the University network are well protected. Anti-malware tools are provided to students free of charge and are preconfigured on all University-owned computers.

Web Sites and Services
In addition to The University of Tampa’s primary Web site, www.ut.edu, the University has a number of Web sites and portals that help students, assist faculty, and enhance the ability for staff to support our educational mission. For a complete list of University Web sites click here.

E-mail
The University of Tampa provides students, faculty and staff with ut.edu e-mail accounts.

Spartan Mobile AleRT
The SMART mobile alerts system is The University of Tampa’s emergency text messaging service and is provided free to students, faculty, and staff. SMART provides the ability to quickly and efficiently send safety alerts and advisory text messages directly to cell phones.

IT Help Desk Services
Two IT support centers exist; a student help desk and a separate help desk for faculty and staff. These help desk services are tailored to the group they support.

The student help desk is located in the Vaughn Center. The IT help desk for faculty and staff is located in the Jaeb Computer Center. Contact the IT helpdesk at helpdesk@ut.edu or (813) 253-6293.